Armenia · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Garni and Lake Sevan Tour with Symphony of Stones

8 Hours Round trip from Armenia Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Uncover Armenia's rich history with visits to Garni and Geghard
02 Marvel at the "Symphony of Stones," a striking natural basalt monument
03 Soak in the captivating views from Sevanavank Monastery
04 Experience the serenity of sailing on Lake Sevan

Experience a private tour from Yerevan to some of Armenia's key historical and natural landmarks. Journey through Armenia's past with visits to Garni, the only pagan temple in the country, and the unique Geghard Monastery carved into the rocks. Explore the phenomenal "Symphony of Stones," a natural basalt monument near Garni, and enjoy breathtaking views from Sevanavank Monastery, with the option to sail on alpine Lake Sevan.

The monument consists of massive, paradoxically symmetric hexagonal and pentagonal basalt columns nearly 50 meters high.

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What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Sevan, Yerevan, Garni, Geghard

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Garni, Geghard, Symphony of Stones and Lake Sevan

Discover some of the most important landmarks in Armenia, such as the Arch of Eghishe Charents, on this private tour from Yerevan. Learn all about Armenian history and culture as you visit Garni, the only pagan temple in the country, and the distinctive rock-carved Geghard Monastery.
In Kotayk Province, not far from the village of Garni, see one of the most well-known and beautiful natural monuments of Armenia - the Symphony of Stones. It is said that this natural monument is the result of the collapse of volcanic rocks. The monument consists of massive, paradoxically symmetric hexagonal and pentagonal basalt columns nearly 50 meters high. These stones, hanging against gravity, resemble an organ, which explains why it is also called the "Basalt Organ Pipes."
You will see Sevanavank Monastery, which requires climbing several dozen steps from the peninsula. After getting acquainted with the monastery's history, if you wish, you can sail on Lake Sevan, which is one of the alpine freshwater lakes on Earth.